I grew up in Marin County. I’ve always enjoyed drawing. After spending most of my college years etching I began painting still life and sharing my work in galleries, supporting myself by cooking in some way or other. I made comical cards for friends’ birthdays and labels for their olive oil. Ann Arnold has illustrated several books for children. She lives in Berkeley, California.
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